Nerva v5 — Quick Guide

Quadrants + phase (φ) + validity (EV × Integrity) • 2-page guide
Phasewell supports users in the design systems and events that survive their own extremes.
E+S = Intent (x) R = Risk (y) τ / DII = Threshold EV = Net Value Integrity = Support × Stability
Quantum state (amplitude form)
equation
Mini Map
arrow + τ
1) Set the Map (E, S, R)

Emotion (E): urgency (calm → fired up).

Strategy (S): control (impulsive → deliberate).

Risk (R): exposure (reversible → high stakes).

These set the vector direction and quadrant: x = E + S, y = R.

2) Set Commitment (τ / DII)

τ / DII sets the red commitment threshold (circle radius).

If your arrow tip reaches the circle → commitment becomes available.

See the Technical Note (page 2) for the symmetry.

3) Check Expected Value (EV)

Perceived Gain (PG): upside.

Blowback: Pb × Ib (likelihood × impact).

Expected Cost (EC): time / money / stress.

EV = PG − (Blowback + EC).

4) Check Integrity (Support + Stability)

Evidence Quality (EQ): proof strength.

Justification Bias (JB): rationalizing (low humble → high locked).

Phase stability: Δφ small → stable direction.

Quantum + Hegel Frame (why this works)

Treat your decision as a state vector |ψ⟩ in a decision Hilbert space.

Amplitude → probability: P = |ψ|². Map energy: CE = x² + y².

Phase: φ = atan2(y, x). Large Δφ lowers stability → lowers integrity.

Hegel: truth is dynamic—revealed through history and rational development.

Checklist (how to turn green)
  • Reach the red circle (threshold reached).
  • Keep EV ≥ 0 (gain outweighs blowback + cost).
  • Raise Evidence Quality (EQ).
  • Lower Justification Bias (JB).
  • Stabilize phase: make Δφ small (don’t thrash sliders).

Decision rule: COMMIT_VALID if EV ≥ 0 and Integrity ≥ 0.5.

Phasewell • Nerva v5 Guide (v13 HTML)
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Nerva v5 — DII / Threshold (τ) Technical Note
Why “can’t reach” and “surpass” are symmetric failures of structure
Phasewell supports users in the design systems and events that survive their own extremes.

Core principle (user‑friendly)

Decisions under uncertainty behave like vectors. Your state has a direction (phase) and a magnitude (amplitude). Commitment becomes available only when your vector can reach the threshold.

The deep symmetry:

  • Can’t reach the red circle → not enough degrees of freedom (missing options / time / evidence / resources).
  • Blows past the red circle → too much energy without containment (volatility / poor structure).

Both failures are about structure, not intent.

Anchor: If the arrow can’t reach the circle, the system lacks dimensions. If it surpasses the circle, the system lacks containment.

Geometry + equations (implementation)

Mini Map arrow + τ
  • Projection: x = E + S (intent), y = R (risk)
  • Map energy: CE = x² + y²
  • Phase: φ = atan2(y, x)
  • Threshold radius: r = √τ
  • Commit condition: √CE ≥ √τ (equivalently CE ≥ τ)

What to do when DII feels impossible

  1. Can’t reach: add degrees of freedom → new options, more time, better evidence, new stakeholders, more resources.
  2. Surpasses: increase containment → reduce risk, add constraints, slow pace, strengthen strategy, reduce volatility (Δφ).
  3. Goal: not more force — right geometry: stable direction + supported value.
Phasewell • Nerva v5 Technical Note (HTML)